Dreams Sands Cancun Resort & Spa

The short version

If you want a family beach week with something for each age, Dreams Sands Cancun is worth a look. Its 414 rooms face the Caribbean and Isla Mujeres, and the grounds hold four pools, a hot tub and the Explorer's Club for kids. Kayaks and catamarans are on hand, while parents can slip away to a spa of about 18,000 square feet. The whole property is smoke-free, vapes included, and downtown Cancun is about 15 minutes away.

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Good to know

• Right on the beach in Cancun's Hotel Zone, about 15 minutes from downtown Cancun.
• 414 rooms, facing the Caribbean and Isla Mujeres.
• Four pools and a hot tub. The main pool is heated from December to March.
• The spa covers about 18,000 square feet, with a sauna, steam room and hydrotherapy.
• Kids have the Explorer's Club, and kayaks and catamarans are available.

Before you book

• The entire property is smoke-free, and that covers e-cigarettes and vapes too.
• Scuba lessons are offered but cost extra.